Chicago restaurants say they will have to boost prices, cut staff if ‘sub-minimum wage’ proposal becomes law Source: https://www.wsj.com/ August 21, 2023 A national battle over tipping has come to one of America’s culinary capitals. Servers, restaurant owners and lawmakers in Chicago are debating whether waitstaff and other restaurant workers should be able to earn…
As inflation and high credit card fees continue to affect a restaurant’s bottom line, more owners are tacking on a new charge for using a credit card. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ August 15, 2023 Last year, when food prices rose along with so many other costs, José Theoktisto began to think about how to lower operating expenses…
Bill amends 2008 Smoke-Free Illinois ActBy Hannah Hammond on Jul. 31, 2023 Use of electronic cigarettes will be banned in indoor public spaces in Illinois following a measure signed Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The bill, HB 1540, adds electronic smoking devices to the 2008 Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which banned smoking combustible products, like cigarettes, in most public…
They’re not tips – and sometimes, they’re only revealed on itemized receipts, which patrons call dishonest. If you order the roasted chicken and Italian chopped salad at Marvin, a hip and Goop-approved French bistro in Los Angeles, it will cost you $56. But when your bill comes, you’ll be asked to pay $67. That’s part…
It is with deep sadness that we share the sudden passing of W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, 70. Rocky passed away today at NorthShore Evanston Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife Marilyn and his children Danny, Hillary, Kendall, and Elizabeth. “Our hearts are very heavy today,” said son Danny Wirtz. “Our…
Move over, fake IDs: Biometric systems that can “read” a person’s face or palm image and determine if they’re too young for a beer are gaining traction at sports stadiums and liquor shops. Why it matters: While these tools are handy for alcohol sellers — and can offer more privacy for consumers than handing over a driver’s license…